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How to Completely Uninstall Notion on Mac

To uninstall Notion completely, you must remove both the application and its associated library folders. Dragging the icon to the Trash only removes the app executable, leaving behind cached data and settings.

Last updated: November 1, 20263 min read

Remove Notion and everything it leaves behind

Notion data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: Notion
Typical data size: 500 MB – 10 GB
Category: Notes & Writing
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Notion

Manual cleanup steps

Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
Move Notion from the Applications folder to the Trash.
Remove the folders Notion left behind, listed in the table below.
Empty the Trash to free up the space.

Everything Notion keeps on your Mac

4 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.

~/Library/Application Support/Notion App data · Chromium-style cache, local database and pages downloaded for offline use Yes, once the app is gone~/Library/Preferences/notion.id.plist Settings · app settings Yes, settings reset~/Library/Saved Application State/notion.id.savedState Window state · window positions from the last session Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Caches/notion.id.ShipIt Cache · downloaded app updates Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Notion/Cache Cache · Notion web content cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Notion/Code Cache Cache · compiled JavaScript cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Notion/GPUCache Cache · GPU shader cache Yes, rebuilt automatically

Locations are the standard macOS folders Notion uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

What Notion leaves behind

Specific to Notion

The app functions as a desktop wrapper, meaning it stores a chromium-style cache and local database in the Library. These files, ranging from 500 MB – 10 GB, include offline pages and window states that remain after the app is trashed. Because these reside in hidden system folders, they persist until deleted manually via Finder's Go to Folder menu.

Account and sync: Notion pages and workspaces are stored in your Notion account; the Mac app keeps a local copy for speed and offline use.

Preparing to remove Notion

Your workspaces live in the cloud, but the app maintains a local copy for speed. You should ensure all pending changes are synced to your account before removal. Once the app is fully closed, you can safely delete the remaining support folders without affecting your cloud documents.

Sync all offline edits by letting the app finish uploadingExport important workspaces if you require a local backup copyQuit the app fully before deleting any support folders

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Folders marked “Yes, rebuilt automatically” are rebuilt automatically; removing them only makes the next start slower. Folders marked “Yes, settings reset” hold settings, which return to their defaults. Items marked “Yes, once the app is gone” only matter while Notion is installed, so remove them after the app.

Will my pages be deleted if I remove the app?

No, because your pages are stored in your account in the cloud, not in a local folder.

Do I need to manually delete the ShipIt folder?

You can delete it to reclaim space, though it is rebuilt automatically if you ever return.